Nuevo gobierno de Puerto Rico debe enfocarse en transformar el sector eléctrico
3 years 5 months ago
En inglés En los últimos años, hemos sido testigos de cómo se ha aprobado legislación que busca transformar el sector eléctrico en Puerto Rico. En el 2014 se aprobó la Ley de Transformación y ALIVIO Energético, que por primera vez crea un ente regulador independiente capaz de fiscalizar y darle cumplimiento a la política pública […]
Agustín Carbó
5 opportunities for renewed American climate leadership on methane
3 years 5 months ago
With Joe Biden winning the 2020 U.S. presidency, attention now shifts to how his administration will prioritize domestic and international climate action in the context of COVID-19 and its related economic repercussions. Among the most powerful elements of a reinvigorated American climate strategy is assertive action to reduce methane pollution. At least 25% of today’s […]
Sam Kotis
Electrifying big trucks and buses could spark a $47B global market
3 years 5 months ago
We should thank Ford, GMC and Tesla for capturing the world’s attention with flashy promotions of their upcoming all-electric F-150 pickup, Hummer and Cybertruck. If there’s one thing that will make you think differently about electric vehicles, it’s the image of a Hummer owner plugging in instead of filling up. But when it comes to […]
Andy Darrell
The connection between jobs and addressing orphan oil and gas wells
3 years 6 months ago
All across the country right now, there are tens of thousands of officially documented “orphan” oil and gas wells creating environmental hazards for their communities. These are wells that the oil and gas industry walked away from because they became uneconomic over time. Rather than properly sealing them, they left state and federal taxpayers holding […]
Elgie Holstein
Will Trudeau make good on Canada’s 2025 climate promises?
3 years 6 months ago
This piece was originally published in The Hill Times A lot can change in a short period of time. Just a few months ago, I lauded Canada’s leadership on climate, in general, and on methane pollution in particular. In 2018, the Trudeau government introduced the world’s first national oil and gas regulations limiting emissions of […]
Sam Kotis
New report shows truck and bus manufacturers are readying for a zero-emission future
3 years 6 months ago
The North American truck and bus market is on the cusp of a zero-emission future. There is a clear and urgent need to drive down pollution from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, which contribute to climate change and cause serious harm to human health. Companies, transit agencies and other organizations that operate large fleets understand this, […]
Jason Mathers
Another study reveals Permian methane levels are abnormally high, reinforcing need for action
3 years 6 months ago
By Jon Goldstein and David Lyon A new peer-reviewed study published today once again confirms the Permian Basin has some of the leakiest oil and gas wells in the country. For the study, researchers with the University of Wyoming used a mobile methane laboratory to quantify emissions from 46 randomly selected well pads in New […]
EDF Blogs
Two chemicals that remind us why we should exercise caution with the oil industry’s wastewater
3 years 7 months ago
Over the past few years, we’ve written a lot about the wastewater generated from oil and gas production — specifically, how little is known about what’s in it and the potential risks of exposure. But as states try to set standards for how to safely treat and dispose of this waste, there are two chemicals […]
Cloelle Danforth
New York regulators must act on Con Edison’s contract with Mountain Valley Pipeline
3 years 7 months ago
The CEO of New York gas utility Con Edison recently made the bold statement that natural gas is “no longer…part of the longer-term view” in the transition to a clean energy economy, and that he does not expect the company to make additional investments in natural gas pipelines. Many of the company’s actions — from […]
Erin Murphy
A 100% clean transportation future requires smart electricity pricing for trucks and buses
3 years 7 months ago
By Elizabeth B. Stein and Beia Spiller Zero-emission solutions for trucks and buses have arrived. But converting fleets from fossil fuels to electricity requires more than new vehicles and chargers. It will require smart electricity pricing to ensure that new demand from these power-hungry vehicles doesn’t break the grid, and that costs remain manageable for […]
EDF Blogs
California ramps up the speedometer on the electric vehicle future
3 years 7 months ago
By Larissa Koehler and Pamela MacDougall California recently made history when it committed to making every car across the state electric, with a specific goal for electrifying all operating trucks and buses by 2045. The move — along with a number of other clean vehicle initiatives — will eliminate a huge amount of climate pollution […]
EDF Blogs
Amid federal rollbacks, new study shows stronger methane rules make economic sense for New Mexico
3 years 7 months ago
Over the past month, the Trump administration has pressed forward with rollbacks of federal protections from oil and gas methane pollution — a move that will result in millions of tons of additional emissions every year and endanger public health, air quality and our climate. The loss of these protections underscores the importance of Gov. […]
Jon Goldstein
Simplifying the debate about routine flaring
3 years 7 months ago
There is broad and growing agreement that the practice of routinely flaring natural gas in Texas must quickly come to an end. The reason for this is obvious. Setting fire to natural gas produced at oil wells is a significant waste of resources and releases vast amounts of carbon dioxide, methane and other harmful pollution […]
Colin Leyden
By ending routine flaring, Colorado can once again lead the nation
3 years 7 months ago
Colorado doesn’t take a back seat to anyone when it comes to protecting residents from oil and gas development, and the state’s track record speaks for itself. In 2014, Colorado became the first state to directly regulate oil and gas methane emissions. Earlier this year, the state adopted nation-leading well integrity rules to protect residents […]
Jon Goldstein
The path to zero-emission trucks and a 100% clean energy future
3 years 7 months ago
By Felice Stadler The transportation sector is at a crossroads: zero-emission trucks have the potential to cut pollution that causes climate change and harms human health. However, a transition away from diesel pollution will require strong leadership from policymakers and private sector executives alike. That opportunity was front and center last week, when EDF hosted […]
EDF Blogs
Walmart commits to 100% zero-emission trucks by 2040, signaling electric is the future
3 years 7 months ago
As part of its ambitious goal announced yesterday to achieve zero-carbon operations by 2040, Walmart outlined a notable timeframe for transforming its truck fleet. The company will accelerate efforts to pilot zero-emission trucks over the next few years and then aggressively ramp up its use of these vehicles, in order to achieve a full fleet […]
Jason Mathers
Harnessing Europe’s climate diplomacy and energy policy to drive down methane worldwide
3 years 7 months ago
With the forthcoming EU Methane Strategy and a flurry of other energy proposals expected in the coming months, Europe has an incredible opportunity to lead — not just domestically but internationally — when it comes to reducing oil and gas methane emissions. This is the single most effective thing we can do to limit temperature […]
Sam Kotis
Puerto Rico communities and Energy Bureau chart path to a clean, resilient future
3 years 8 months ago
En español Last month marked a major victory in Puerto Rico’s pursuit of a reliable and sustainable energy system, as the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau issued its resolution on the long-term plans laid out by the Electric Power Authority. Thanks to the long-standing engagement of local communities and vigorous advocacy from an array of organizations […]
Agustín Carbó
Las comunidades locales y el Negociado de Energía de Puerto Rico trazan la ruta hacia un futuro limpio y resiliente
3 years 8 months ago
En inglés El mes pasado marcó una gran victoria para el progreso hacia un sistema de energía fiable y sostenible en Puerto Rico, debido a que el Negociado de Energía de Puerto Rico emitió su resolución sobre los planes a largo plazo establecidos por la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica (PREPA por sus siglas en inglés). […]
Agustín Carbó
BP, Shell and investment giants call for Texas zero flaring regulations. Will others follow?
3 years 8 months ago
The first time I saw a natural gas flare in the oilfield was in 2015. Our team at Environmental Defense Fund was beginning to study methane emissions and collaborate with companies to solve the problem. Early one morning, we loaded into a van with industry collaborators and technology entrepreneurs, venturing out into the Eagle Ford […]
Ben Ratner
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